Status:
valid
Authors:
Retief
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 20: 219 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051374
Common Names
- Ozoroa barbertonensis
- Barberton Ozoroa
- Barberton-leaved Ozoroa
Description
Ozoroa barbertonensis (also called Barberton Ozoroa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has long, narrow, leathery leaves with toothed margins and small white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, dry river beds and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ozoroa barbertonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozoroa barbertonensis has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozoroa barbertonensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Ozoroa barbertonensis
Ozoroa barbertonensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the Barberton Mountainland region.
Species in the Ozoroa genus
Ozoroa dispar,
Ozoroa dekindtiana,
Ozoroa crassinervia,
Ozoroa concolor,
Ozoroa bredoi,
Ozoroa benguellensis,
Ozoroa aurantiaca,
Ozoroa argyrochrysea,
Ozoroa gossweileri,
Ozoroa namaensis,
Ozoroa schinzii,
Ozoroa robusta,
Ozoroa pulcherrima,
Ozoroa pseudoverticillata,
Ozoroa paniculosa,
Ozoroa pallida,
Ozoroa okavangensis,
Ozoroa fulva,
Ozoroa namaquensis,
Ozoroa mildredae,
Ozoroa macrophylla,
Ozoroa longipes,
Ozoroa insignis,
Ozoroa hypoleuca,
Ozoroa homblei,
Ozoroa nigricans,
Ozoroa uelensis,
Ozoroa xylophylla,
Ozoroa viridis,
Ozoroa verticillata,
Ozoroa stenophylla,
Ozoroa albicans,
Ozoroa cinerea,
Ozoroa engleri,
Ozoroa hereroensis,
Ozoroa mucronata,
Ozoroa obovata,
Ozoroa sphaerocarpa,
Ozoroa kassneri,
Ozoroa barbertonensis,
Ozoroa marginata,
Ozoroa pwetoensis,
Ozoroa nitida,
Ozoroa gomesiana,
Ozoroa longipetiolata,
Ozoroa kwangoensis,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,